Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH22

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was released 19 months after the FH22 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9100 matches up against the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S9100 compared to the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and FH22.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S9100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.